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Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease (view source)
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* Administer parenteral calcium for neurological cases, preferably IV or ICo by slow infusion (100-500 mg/kg q6h) and concurrent diuresis with serial plasma calcium and phosphorus measurements.
* Administer parenteral calcium for neurological cases, preferably IV or ICo by slow infusion (100-500 mg/kg q6h) and concurrent diuresis with serial plasma calcium and phosphorus measurements.
* Calcitonin has previously been suggested as a treatment - 50 iu/kg IM weekly for 1-4 weeks, but its clinical effects have not been established (do not give to hypocalcaemic patients).
* Calcitonin has previously been suggested as a treatment - 50 iu/kg IM weekly for 1-4 weeks, but its clinical effects have not been established (do not give to hypocalcaemic patients).
* Vitamine D deficiency can be addressed by UVB exposure as long as the kidney and liver functions are normal.
* Treatment should be given ever 6-12 hours until obvious clinical signs cease (e.g. seizures, fasciculations).
Carry out supportive care.
Carry out supportive care.